mim' ne F.N. February tzuminusSincé Nuts’uamaat Shqwaluwun 2013 1997 One Heart, One mind Swww.stzuminus.com “We are working as one” Pink Shirt Day at SFN Community School 2013 On Feb 27th SFN Community School WHAT IS BULLYING? wears pinks shirts to stop bullying. Many children have a good idea of what We all have been a victim of bullying in some bullying is because they see it every day! form whether it’s at home, school or work. Whether Bullying happens when someone hurts or the bullying is verbal, physical or social, it all has scares another person on purpose and the the same damaging consequences. People who person being bullied has a hard time defend- are victims of bullying often experience lower ing themselves. So, everyone needs to get self-esteem, poor academic performance, shyness involved to help stop it. Bullying is wrong! or discomfort in social situations and even more serious physical and psychological problems. It is behaviour that makes the person being The negative impact of bullying extends to the bullied feel afraid or uncomfortable. There are bully as well. Those who bully are more likely to go many ways that young people bully each other, on to display other anti-social, aggressive behav- even if they don’t realize it at the time. iors such as physical and sexual aggression and criminal behavior. If you or someone you know is a victim of BULLYING. Tell your Parents, Teacher or an Adult.. u > CHIEF AND COUNCIL - RESULTS FROM MEETINGS > SALISH SEA COLLAGE Inside u > S'ULXEN:N LELUM HEALTH CENTRE > COMMUNITY CENTRE u > JOB OPPORTUNITIES ANDMORE............. stz’uminus first nation Chief and Council continue to focus on the Health and Wellness of Stz’uminus First Nation Community FOLLOWING ARE RESULTS FROM FEBRUARY 13TH CHIEF AND COUNCIL MEETING: · Chief and Council have directed an initiative to increase communication. A new web site is being developed and will be up and running within 3 months, our newsletter will be re-designed, and we will be looking at a social media strategy. A communications team will be going door-to-door to deliver information and to gather feedback which will help in future decision-making. · Chief and Council had discussion around actions needed to promote safety within the community. · Chief and Council had discussed the need for roads improvement, and had directed Administration to inquire about potential funding. · Chief and Council had discussed a media announcement being arranged at the Community Centre on Feb 20 for the funding being received from the Federal government towards the refurbishment of the Centre. Chief and Council continue to focus on the Health and Wellness of Stz’uminus First Nation Community RESULTS FROM FEBRUARY 28TH CHIEF AND COUNCIL MEETING: · Stz’uminus Chief and Council had invited Halalt Chief and Council to attend the meeting last night where there was discussion around building a relationship and partnering on important initiatives which would include Language, Education, Economic Development, Incremental Treaty, Herring, and Geoduck. Chief and Council are working to build these types of partnerships to benefit the futures of our children. 1 stz’uminus first nation ing goals and objectives will be produced in March 2013. Chemainus Native College Anticipated Outcomes: Salish Site Location: 5091 Jones Road, Ladysmith BC Sea College will be open to all Mailing Address: 12611 Trans Canada Highway, Ladysmith BC, V9G 1M5 Aboriginals wanting to attend Tel: 250-­‐245-­‐3522 Fax: 250-­‐245-­‐8263 programs in community where CNC continues to strive to improve Post-Secondary Training needs for all our Learners. they will receive the prereq- uisites and post- secondary SALISH SEA COLLEGE credits to transition to any College or University. ln addition, This initiative is in collaboration with Central Island First Nation students will gain confidence and skills required for post- Communities. Chemainus Native College (CNC) has a part- secondary success through a cultural empowerment process nership with Vancouver Island University (VIU). CNC working that utilizes cultural teachers and uses local elders to support with VIU were successful in receiving a funding to pursue the individuals to gain confidence to achieve academic goals. Sal- development of a new First Nation College here in the Central ish Sea College will offer holistic education, training and sup- Vancouver Island area. port services to First Nation (Aboriginal) learners to achieve This year it was very busy, CNC contracted the services of employment or transition to further post-secondary education. Toro Marketing to assist us to ensure the objective of the fund- A Project Plan was developed by VIU, CNC and Toro Market- ing agreement were delivered. The Salish Sea College ing Contractor, defining the who, what, when and timelines for Project Plan is to develop a strategic plan that supports the outcomes to be completed. Hul’qumi’num First Nations to work together as one to develop Communication Materials; Develop a communication “piece” the Salish Sea College model. which overviews the Salish Sea vision (including conceptual Description: To continue to address goals identified in VIU drawings) for use as a speaking tool to gain Hul’qumi’num and CNC's reciprocal partnership project to secure and sustain support community based educational programs. In addition, CNC and Draft FTE / Governance Models: Meets with VIU to review VIU wish to advance their partnership and the current services the process, project plan and timing and obtain input into the delivery model by jointly developing an integrated education process, and obtain learning’s from other current FTE models and training centre, Salish Sea College, with a learning-centric (i.e. En’owkin & NVIT, NEC & VCC, etc). Obtain learning’s from approach for delivery. other current governance models (En’owkin & NVIT, NEC & Rationale: An education needs assessment was conducted VCC, other post-secondary models). Develop FTE and Gov- in 2010 to review the Hul'qumi'num community's needs and ernance model options for review by Salish Sea Stakehold- goals compared to labour demand across Vancouver lsland. ers. Review current MAVED strategic direction that includes Various education gaps were identified as well as the impor- Aboriginal Policy Framework. Meet with VIU to develop model tance of delivering programming at the community level to to support “institution within an institution” while ensuring First support students to gain skills and confidence to transition to Nations autonomy, intellectual property and maintaining quality public postsecondary institutions. The importance of delivering assurance. Review affiliation agreement, develop new agree- academic courses that have an indigenous ment workable for all parties involved, discuss where funding content was also articulated. come from for new Salish Sea College will. Logistics: A consultant will be hired in July 2012 to lead an Gain Educational Stakeholders Support and host meetings interactive process through a series of community engagement with Hul’qumi’num Educational Stakeholder team to share sessions to further articulate the vision outlined to date for the the Salish Sea Vision and obtain input and support. Monthly Salish Sea College. Eight community engagement sessions meetings will be held with the stakeholder team as follows: are planned with the following communities: Share Vision for Salish Sea College. Form a working group to Stz’uminus First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, Snuneymuxw First develop a joint Salish Sea College educational model, and to Nation, Halalt First Nation, Lake Cowichan First Nation and develop draft Mission and Vision for proposed Salish Sea Col- Lyackson First Nation, Penelakut First Nation. Coast Salish lege; develop Terms of Reference for the Stakeholders Work- Employment & Training Society, and local School Districts ing Group; develop draft Governance Model for review to First (August 2012 - January 2013). Nation Communities members of Salish Sea College. Confirm Anticipated Outputs: Research identifying existing program Stakeholder Working Group membership and obtain BCR’s providers to enhance partnerships as well as recommenda- tions for establishing a governance model for the guiding and Letters of Support from Hul’qumi’num communities. partners will be Completed. A final development plan articulat- 2 stz’uminus first nation Development of Phase 2 for Salish Sea College: Develop the project plan of what needs to be done, who will Chemainus Native College be doing it, develop project plan deliverables and timelines Site Location: 5091 Jones Road, Ladysmith BC Mailing Address: 12611 Trans Canada Highway, Ladysmith BC, V9G 1M5 for Phase 2 – Transitional Phase. Tel: 250-­‐245-­‐3522 Fax: 250-­‐245-­‐8263 First Nation Communities who signed a BCR to be part of CNC continues to strive to improve Post-Secondary Training needs for all our Learners. Salish Sea developed are: Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Penelakut Tribe, Stz’uminus First Nation, Nanaimo First Nation and Nanoose First Nation, Chief and Council of these nations are very support of a new Salish Sea College. There is much work to be done for Phase 2 Project Plan: Develop financial model for Salish Sea College, communication Plan for sharing the vision with Hul’qumi’num leadership, various First Nations organizations and potential Salish Sea partners, Implementation plan for communications, Hul’qumi’num Educational Stakeholders to meet and discuss hiring of Interim Manager to complete work, such as Society Pa- pers, Proposal and Application for start-up costs, finalize the governance model and secure site location for the new Salish Sea College. Phase 2 will complete the development of policies and procedures for Salish Sea Administration Department and seek additional partnerships with govern- ment agencies. Phase 2 is very intense work needs to be completed, and the ultimate goal is to have Salish Sea Col- lege opening their doors September 2014; the Salish Sea Stakeholders, working with VIU a independent contractor and a interim manager will be working very hard on Facility Location and Operational Plan.